Chess Team

Announcements

FRMS Chess Team

 

General Information

Who:  Everyone is welcome - whether you have played for years or are simply interested in learning how to play.  The Chess team is open to any 6th, 7th, or 8th grader interested in playing chess.  

 

What:  Chess Team players play chess!  Players should be ready and willing to accept a challenge from any player.  Players are expected to demonstrate good sportsmanship and a willingness to help others become better players.  Unless other arrangements are made with the chess team coach, players should stay for the entire practice.

 

When:  Sign up through MyPaymentsPlus during December and January.  FRMS Chess Team starts up Tuesday, January 3rd and the team meets every Tuesday and Thursday after school until Thursday, March 23.    We will meet at 3:15 in the Cafeteria, and our end time is 4:50.  Students can either get picked up by a parent after practice at 4:50 or take the activity bus home.  

 

Where:  Falcon Ridge Middle School Cafeteria

 

Cost:  $44.  Sign up for the Chess Team on MyPaymentsPlus

 

Pizza Party!  A pizza party will be held on Thursday, March 23rd.  ½ of a large pizza and pop will cost $6.  Money (cash) for the pizza party should be given to Mr. Rotvold prior to the party.

 

Chess Meet Dates:  

Tuesday, January 17th - FRMS at SHMS (3:35-4:40)*

Tuesday, January 31st - BHMS at FRMS (3:35-4:40)

Tuesday, February 14th - FRMS at RMS (3:35-4:40)*

 

Tuesday, March 7th - DHMS at FRMS (3:35-4:40)

Tuesday, March 21st - FRMS at VMS (3:35-4:40)*

 

*Transportation is provided to and from our away meets.

 

Questions?  Please email Kirk Rotvold at kirk.rotvold@district196.org